The latest on California politics and government

July 30, 2012

The White House on Tuesday will lavish a little love on California's politically controversial high-speed rail project, with the recognition of California High-Speed Rail Authority Chairman Dan Richard.

The White House is naming Richard as a "Transportation Innovator Champion of Change." Each week, Obama administration officials are designating champions in fields ranging from education to business.

The White House event can be watched live starting at 11 a.m. EST/8 a.m. PST via the www.whitehouse.gov website.